International

Organizations

Reviews by the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the USCC rating, the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and a synopsis of the movie.

Social Justice

Catholic Charities USA has a section on advocacy leads to information and recommendations on national legislative issues. The "Local Charities" button links to State Catholic Charity offices which have legislative education groups devoted to issues before the state government.

National Catholic Social Justice Lobby’s site has a comprehensive array of activities including a new legislative action center, “a premier one-stop shop where you can write to your Congressperson, use our Guide to Congress, sign up for Action E-list and more.” A wealth of information on current congressional activities and recommended actions.

You provide free food to the hungry one cup at a time by just visiting this site and clicking. Click on the “Daily Results” button and see how those cup generate 10,000 to 20,000 lb. per day to feed the world’s hungry.

Heifer International is a 50 year old non-profit which provides livestock and training to more than 4M families around the world. Heifer helps people feed themselves, earn income and care for their environment. (Here’s a great idea for a family activity, earning funds to purchase a sheep for a Bolivian family, a flock of chicks for a Cameroon family or a piglet for a Chinese family.)

Safe Environment Within the Church for Children and Youth

(USCCB) Office of Child and Youth Protection advises the USCCB on all matters related to child and youth protection and oversees the development of the plans, programs and budget of the Office of Child and Youth Protection. Site includes Charter Norms, Studies, Programs and Current Events and more

Bible & Lectionary

Huge resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Bible, ancient Johannine literature, The four Evangelists, links to many other related topics, ancient manuscripts, art and more. Site of a Jesuit associate professor Department of Theology, University of San Francisco, San Francisco.